NMDAR
9 days
Immunofluorescence (IFA)
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Detects antibodies causing anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. Presents with psychiatric symptoms, seizures, and autonomic instability.
Serum
2 mL
Gel-barrier tube, red-top tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |